I am new to the flute need tips!?

Princess · Post by **Princess** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 9:06 pm

Hi, i am playing the flute in band now, and i
have never played an instrument in my life, please give me some pointers or
tips?! Thank you.[:)]

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:20 am

There are so many things the absolute beginner
needs to know. I can't imagine trying to list them all. But taking a couple
introductory lessons with a private teacher can save literally hundreds of hours
of struggle so I highly recommend it. Getting a good beginner book. But if you
are looking for one tip. Leave your flute in the case and just work with the
headjoint for the first week. Experiment and listen. That would be my one
"tip"

Princess · Post by **Princess** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 11:12 am

Thank you so so much!! I will try
that![:praise:]

flute girl · Post by **flute girl** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:13 pm

Clean your flute real well. Get a polishing
cloth and cleaning rod, but do not use cork grease or key oil! If you go to a
local music store they sometimes have little packets for the flute or if you ask
them they'll give you the right supplies.

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:46 am

Don't use the polishing clothes that are
chemically treated and don't use silver polish or any chemical on the flute. If
you use any liquid make sure it doesn't get on the pads or corks.

eleganteva · Post by **eleganteva** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 6:53 am

I've been playing for over 20 years an never
used a polishing cloth. However, recently I purchased a new flute and it came
with a polishing cloth. What is it that you're suggesting we avoid about a
polishing cloth?

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:10 am

We use a polishing cloth here on our flutes. I
don't know if it is treated or not. It is a 2 part rag with 1/2 being gray
which is for silver and 1/2 being pink which is for tarnish. It has not caused
any damage to my flute or to my daughters. It is the same rag that we saw on the
repair shop table. The instructions did say not to use it on my daughters gold
lip plate. Kim

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:12 am

There are two kinds of polishing cloths.
Treated with a silver cleaner and untreated. The untreated are great and should
be used to remove fingerprints etc. The treated kind sold in some flute "kits"
are from what I have been told not to be used. I should have made that clear,
sorry. The piccolo is an evil siren that calls to the flutist.